A Baptist Explains Why He Likes to Pray in a Catholic Church

"As a Baptist, I watch people in airports, in restaurants, in the mall… and in church. I wish I could focus on God in church, but I just can’t when there are people around.

"As a Baptist, I watch people in airports, in restaurants, in the mall… and in church. I wish I could focus on God in church, but I just can't when there are people around. . . .

"Fortunately, there is a church near my home that is open most of the time. I have never been there except during daylight hours, but it has always been open and there are seldom people there.

"Yes, it is a Catholic church and I am not Catholic, but no one has ever tried to stop me from entering and praying. I don't think anyone ever would, although I'm sure I look very much like an average interloping Baptist."

In a recent commentary, writer Michael McDonald reflected on his positive experience in praying in Catholic churches (including, besides the silence, holy water and the crucifix).

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